News

 

Highlands & Islands MSP confirms there will be no change to duration of the MOT16/2/2012

Call for a Department of the new single Police Force to be based in Moray or the Highlands 3/02/2012

MSP delivers his road safety campaign group DVD to schools 2/02/2012

Air Discount Scheme : MSP accuses SNP Government of playing "fast and loose" 1/02/2012

Highlands & Islands Labour MSPs fight to keep haulage RET19/01/2012

MSP seeks more answers on cut in Solar Energy Tariff Feed 19/01/2012

David Stewart’s statement his Building Repairs (Scotland) Bill 18/01/2012

North Road Safety Groups plans are also supported by ACPO Chief 05/01/2012

MSP welcomes the interest of others groups in the Graduated Licence Scheme 23/11/2011

Highlands & Islands Labour MSP leads a Campaign to save the Caledonian Sleeper 18/11/2011

Under Secretary Of State at the Department of Transport Gives North Campaign Group Some Hope At Last 16/11/2011

Road Safety Week 04/11/2011

Cashback for Communities 14/10/2011

Defibrillators Trained Staff 4/10/2011

David Stewart raises the timetable and cost of HMP Highland with Scottish Government 29/09/2011

Funds to promote road safety charity 29/09/2011

Backing for extension on Emergency Towing Vessels contract 22/09/2011

MSP presses Scottish Government for introduction of reduced time of Inverness - Edinburgh train journeys 17/08/2011

David Stewart presses Scottish Government on A96 dualling between Inverness and Nairn 15/08/2011

MSP proposes graduated driving licence scheme pilot 11/08/2011

Diabetes : MSP calls for more Scottish Government support 9/6/2011

Call to ease congestion on Kessock Bridge 3/6/2011

Scottish Government criticised over Gourock-Dunoon ferry service 2/6/2011

MSP calls for 'midnight curfew' to be lifted 31/05/2011

Welcome for announcement on plan for A9 safety problem 23/05/2011

 

Pledge on helping victims of crime 21/03/2011

Backing for "Anti-Piracy" Laser 21/03/2011

David Stewart says it is "absolutely vital" to create more Highlands and Islands apprenticeships 12/03/2011

David Stewart calls on NHS Boards and Scottish Government to provide more insulin pumps for diabetes sufferers 10/03/2011

David Stewart backing efforts to try to save Wick HMRC office from closure 10/03/2011

MSP encourages people to get involved in local Fair Trade events 05/03/2011

David Stewart urges Government rethink on contribution to flood alleviation schemes 26/02/2011

Pledge to fight for future of College 16/02/2011

Road Safety campaign advances on two fronts 16/02/2011

David Stewart calls for new moves to ease traffic congestion 14/02/2011

David Stewart MSP and Councillor Deirdre Mackay : Labour hail deferral on classroom assistants proposals 11/02/2011

New Road Safety Campaign Launched 03/02/2011

New Forth Road Bridge : Concern on impact of VAT increase on eventual cost 31/01/2011

Call for action over Fuel Poverty 18/01/2011

Consultation launched to make dangerous buildings safer 13/01/2011

Scottish Parliamentarian wins Brake Award 11/01/2011

David Stewart urges Transport Minister to drop proposals to cut Freight Grants 4/11/2011

MSP’s hopes to organise summit on apprenticeship completion problem 4/01/2011

Online petition for Fairtrade Launched 20/12/2010

Road Safety Campaign – Sensible Driving Always Arriving 8/12/2010

David Stewart urges Scottish Government to press ahead with new Inverness prison 26/11/2010

Call to back Labour’s plan to tackle youth unemployment 24/11/2010

Backing for Greener Buses plans 24/11/2010

David Stewart : "SNP Government not spending enough on victims and witnesses of crime" 15/11/2020

 MSPs seek assurances over work and completion of contract 15/11/2010

MSP accuses UK Government of "Alice in Wonderland economics" over RAF Kinloss and RAF Lossiemouth 4/11/2010

Plea for Commissioner for Victims of Crime in Scotland 29/10/2010

Text of David Stewart's speech at Scottish Labour conference in Oban : Bill to establish a Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses 29/10/2010

Labour blast Tory-Lib Dem coalition over RAF Kinloss 20/10/2010

Labour MSP David Stewart Bids to Save Fort George

Sensible Driving -Always Arriving : Graduated License Scheme 06/10/2010

Sensible Driving - Always arriving 07/09/2010

Victims’ Commissioner for Scotland online petition 30/08/2010

MSP holds meeting to discuss improving road safety in the Highlands 20/08/2010

MSP and public thanked for assistance over donations 16/08/2010

David Stewart signs petition in support of Diabetes UK 15/08/2010

Concern that foster care services are dealing with "marked increase" in babies from drug-abusing families 14/08/2010

UK Government urged to abandon plans to scrap direct trains between Inverness and London 10/08/2010

Support for redevelopment of historic lighthouse on Caledonian Canal 10/08/2010

David Stewart launches campaign to stop young people from dying on Scotland’s roads 08/06/2010

MSP’s welcome for pledge for national debate to prevent road deaths among the young 19/01/2010

Tory-Lib Dem coalition criticised over Heathrow runway decision 14.05/2010

MSP urges council to approve funding for modernisation of Kingussie High School 07/05/2010

MSP's renewed call for a "Scottish Living Wage" 06/05/2010

A9 : MSP criticises Scottish Government over traffic problems ahead  10/04/2010

Welcome response on call for Victims’ Commissioner for Scotland 25/03/2010

Airline : MSP "positive" buyer can be found 25/03/2010

 North MSP criticises Government rejection of funding for A9 improvements 12/02/2010

Highland Airways Collapse would be a Tragedy , says North MSP 29/01/2010

Stewart calls for Highland Council to Give Hand-up to Highland Blindcraft 29/01/2010

Success for Scrap Car Removal Bid on Eigg  28/01/2010

North MSP gains commitment on Barra Air Link 22/01/2010

Thousands living with Prediabetes in the Highlands 11/11/2009

Football fans urged to get behind Clach

North MSP visits Taiwan 30/10/2009

Plea for University Status for UHI 01/10/2009

Wee W opens 18/09/2009

Prawn Quotas 09/09/2009

Progress on cells in Oban Sheriff Court 07/09/2009

End postcode lottery on diabetes treatment 07/09/2009

Calls for better broadband in Eigg 07/09/2009

Operators Let Invergordon down 01/09/2009

Marco Polo Cruise Vessel’s Master cautioned following Invergordon Norovirus outbreak 24/07/2009

Pressure remains on to develop a viable park and ride route in the North 01/07/2009

MSP thanks those who contributed to Victims’ Commissioner Consultation 01/07/2009

Criminals should pay for Victims' Commissioner 22/06/2009

Effect of Kessock Bridge traffic on people and businesses 19/062009

End the Kessock Queues 29/05/2009

Fly the flag for Caley Thistle 22/05/2009

David Stewart visit to Dounreay  20/05/2009

David Stewart launches Bill for Commissioner for Victims' Rights 07/05/2009

Concerns raised about Road Equivalent Tariff 29/04/2009

North MSP fights case for Highland League 24/04/2009

Stewart welcomes decision on HMRC decision on Inverness Leisure Membership Packages 17/04/2009

Fiddling with Bureaucracy while Crofting Burns 15/04/2009

David Stewart Launches Launches Public Consultation on Victims’ Commissioner 06/04/2009

North MSP to meet with Victims’ Champion for England and Wales 31/03/2009

Stewart fights for City 18/03/2009

Highland MSP’s Delight as SNP Trees Policy Felled 13/03/2009

North MSP supports Fire Brigade Union’s Concern over Firefighter Deaths 02/03/2009

North MSP calls for an end to postcode lottery for treatment of patients with diabetes 26/02/2009

MSP’s Concern for new train service 24/02/2009

Scottish Government confirms London City Bankers dreamt up idea for forest leasing proposals 11/02/2009

Apology demanded by North MSP from Environment Minister over misleading Parliament  03/02/2009

North MSP raises plight of victims with the First Minister 29/01/2009

Lochalash Road Post Office 27/01/2009

Stewart seeks answers on ‘missing’ sports funding 22/01/2009

David Stewart to Launch Victims’ Commissioner Bill Consultation 05/01/2009 >>>

Inverness congestion to go on without the 'missing link' 18/12/2008 >>>

Meeting on transport problems to Inverness Gaelic School 11/12/2008/ >>>

Initial reaction from David Stewart, Highlands and Islands Labour regional MSP on the statement by Stewart Stevenson on the Strategic Transport Projects Review 10/12/2008 >>>

David Stewart's Parliamentary motion congratulates local sculptor 04/12/2008 >>>

Snaring guidelines fly in the face of public opinion 04/12/2008 >>>

Champagne for Caley top goal scorer in Scottish Cup 01 December 2008 >>>

David Stewart : MSP calls for action on Ferry Fares 10 November 2008 >>>

North MSP in Gainsborough Bid for the Highlands 15 October 2008 >>>

Heathrow third runway leads to Highland Capital 08 October 2008 >>>

Shadow cabinet role for North MSP 16/09/2008 >>>

Historic Loch Ness Lighthouse plea 15/09/2008 >>>

Flying Fiddles 01 September 2008 >>>

Speaking out on Minimum Wage for Agricultural Workers 12 July 2008 (PDF download)

Stewart calls for new deal for ferry users (PDF download)

Volunteers Week 06/06/2008 (PDF download)

 MSP calls for easier access to diabetes therapy for Highlands and Islands and across Scotland 21/05/2008 (PDF download)

MSP welcomes Tesco freight rail announcement 20/05/2008 (PDF download)

MSP warns locals to be vigilant after elderly couple fall foul of kitchen company 13/05/2008 (PDF download)

MSP pushes Government to resolve issues surrounding Dunoon Linkspan 12/05/2008 (PDF download)

MSP and Tesco in Rail Freight Talks 01/05/2008 (PDF Download)

Highland Fuel Warning 25/04/2008 (PDF download)

Highland Labour MSP accuses Scottish Government of snub to Scotland Office over Highland Convention (PDF download ) 29/02/2008

Parliament support for offshore transmission line 31/01/2008

Highlands and Islands MSP speaks up for City Status 28/01/2008

MSP helps pupil secure dream of University 21/01/2008

North snubbed by Scottish Government's plans to support talented athletes 10/01/2008

Unanimous Support in Scottish Parliament for Climate Change Bill 20/12/2007

Promotion for North MSP 13/12/2007

Tourism will be hit by air route development fund cut 29/11/2007

Strathspey and Badenoch Herald column 23/11/2007

MSP calls for Elgin bypass start date 21/11/2007

David Stewart comments on the threat to HIAL’s development at Inverness Airport 19/11/2007

Diabetes high-risk screening would benefit Highlands and Islands 15/11/07

Lasting legacy of Commonwealth Games on Highlands and Islands 12/11/2007

Labour MSP quizzes Transport Minister on Highland Road Improvements 09/11/2007

New bid for Dornoch rail bridge 07/11/2007

Ferry Inquiry Gets Go Ahead 06/11/2007

Gordon Brown addresses the Labour Party conference 24/09/2007

Wendy Alexander addresses the Labour Party conference 24/09/2007

SNP plans scupper new Schools  20/09/2007

MSP in Bid to Save Monarch Country from pylons 19/09/2007

MSPs welcome Buckie Cup Win 18/09/2007

David Stewart questions Lord Advocate at Holyrood 12/09/2007

Fast Track for University of Highlands and Islands 06/09/2007

Stewart Calls for Ferries Inquiry 03/092007

North MSP Quizzes Minister Over Future of Elgin School Projects  28/08/2007

MSP Condemns Executive Backtracking on New Year’s Day Trading 23/08/2007

Stewart Gets Behind Oxfam 23/08/2007

North MSP calls for Action in Post-Dounreay Era  14/08/2007

North MSP calls for action on Ferry Costs  13/08/2007

Highland MSP hails victory for common sense over Caley Thistle striker  03/08/2007

Highland MSP seeks Further Information on A9 Casualty Rate  14/06/2007

Highland MSP calls for an End to Inverness Traffic Chaos  08/06/2007

North MSP Supports Diabetes UK Scotland Campaign  07/06/2007

North MSP speaks out on New Scottish Rural Development Programme  31/05/2007

Highland MSP questions Land Ownership regarding the Dualling of the A9  30/05/2007

Highland MSP lays down Parliamentary Questions regarding the A9  28/05/2007